On Top of the World Richard Sale

Name: On Top of the World By Richard Sale
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On Top of the World by Richard Sale

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Summary

Messner was the first person to climb all 14 of the world's highest mountains and it took him 16 years to do it. Since Messner's completion in 1986, only four more names have been added to the list. This guide looks at the quest to climb all 14 of the world's highest mountains.

On Top of the World Summary

On Top of the World: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Mountains by Richard Sale

Messner was the first person to climb all 14 of the world's highest mountains and it took him 16 years to do it. Modern equipment and travel mean that it is now possible to climb several peaks in one season, but only four more names have been added to the list since Messner's completion in 1986. This guide looks at the quest to climb all 14 of the world's highest mountains.

On Top of the World Reviews

'An essential addition to any collection of climbing books.' Alan Hinkes, Climber '... indispensible for anyone interested in high Himalyan facts ... Beautifully presented with all major ascent routes illustrated, this supersedes Reinhold Messner's All 14 Eight-thousanders.' High

About Richard Sale

Richard Sale is a full time writer and photographer, who has written numerous books on outdoor/leisure themes. A freelance photographer for 40 years, John Cleare has made no less than 20 expeditions to the mountains of Nepal, India, Pakistan and China. Highlights include membership of the 1971 International Everest Expedition and leadership of the successful 1982 American Muztagh Ata ski ascent.

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Sku

GOR002884542

ISBN 13

9780007103744

ISBN 10

0007103743

Title

On Top of the World: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Mountains by Richard Sale

Author

Richard Sale

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Year published

2001-06-04

Number of pages

228

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N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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